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Vote buying compromises the quality of public leadership in Nigeria.
Crowdfunding has become a go-to means of raising money for political causes, but the monetary show of support can cause opponents to double down on their opposition.
The federal government needs a transparent, merit-based process for all public appointments
As a women’s rights activist, Nina Otero-Warren fought for the right for women to vote in New Mexico. Now, her image is featured on the US quarter.
The Russian president might claim to be confronting hate speech, but he is drawing on the ideas of anti-Semitic extremists
In democratic contexts, getting women into work empowers them. In autocracies like Ethiopia’s, this doesn’t hold. We found out why.
From songs on the Spanish revolution to others on American Imperialism, Strummer’s lyrics inspired a generation of music-lovers to action.
The pandemic has helped fuel a resurgence of social democratic parties
Global climate movements have espoused nonviolence, but some are adopting more radical tactics in light of the increasing threats posed by climate change.
Infrastructure has been rife with controversy for years. Can a new department secretary make a difference?
The public expects transparency about politicians’ earnings, but it’s not the only area where elite groups have an advantage.
US President Calvin Coolidge hasn’t gone down in history for his triumphs or failures as president during the 1920s – but his dry sense of humor carries on.
How does democracy cope with a huge imbalance in parliament?
The government seems unaware that independent MPs carry an enormous workload
By a 6 to 3 majority, the Supreme Court decided to overrule the landmark Roe decision and end almost 50 years of access to abortion being a constitution right.
The Supreme Court held off at least another day before announcing a ruling on abortion rights. High profile cases take more time to finalize, but there are also political and public relations factors.
Political cartoonists have found their own ways of coping with a new government
The deforestation of the Amazon in Brazil is at its peak, with 2022 breaking all records. Deforestation threatens human rights.
There’s a good reason why first-term governments are re-elected – but Labor’s victory last month may not fit the mould.
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, Monash University
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Senior Lecturer in Economics, The Open University
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Professor of Politics, University of Sussex
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Sir John Bunting Chair of Public Administration, Australian National University
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Senior Professorial Lecturer, Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center, American University School of International Service
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Lecturer in Political Science and International Relations, Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII)
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Lecturer of international trade law, Monash Business School, Monash University
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Professiorial Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Dean of Business School, University of Southern Queensland
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Subject coordinator in Asian Studies, Asia Institute, University of Melbourne, The University of Melbourne
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Professor Emeritus of Politics, London Metropolitan University
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